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V113 JOD

2000 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

124,573 mi
Last recorded124,573 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Escort78,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV113 JOD
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2016 124,573 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 124,249 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor to sill holed (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill holed and corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill holed and corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion arch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated flexi splitting (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor to sill holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc boot split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated flexi splitting (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 123,021 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion on rear arch and door

Pass 25 Sep 2013 120,634 miles

slight noise from both rear wheel bearings and both sill seems corroding in places

Fail 25 Sep 2013 120,634 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight noise from both rear wheel bearings and both sill seems corroding in places

Pass 2 Oct 2012 113,092 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 113,092 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

NSR tyre very worn

Pass 23 Sep 2011 94,870 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 87,421 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 79,664 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 75,576 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 67,731 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Sep 2007 67,731 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Sep 2006 58,771 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 58,771 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 50,137 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Ford Escort?

Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.

63.1%
Pass Rate
4,830
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
821,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 465,333
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 447,459
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 433,778
Brake pipe excessively corroded 419,450
constant velocity joint gaiter split 203,602
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V113 JOD is a 2000 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2000 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 78,374 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Escort fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 465,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V113 JOD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Escort typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 26 years old, this Ford Escort is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V113 JOD is a 2000 Ford Escort, first registered on 4 February 2000.

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